Target.



PATENTED SEPT. 10, 1907.

' A. G. MEYER. TARGET. I APPLICATION 211.315 JAN-4,1906.

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A. G. MEYER.

RFARGET. APPLIGATION FILED JAN. 4, 1906.

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ZNVENTOR WITNESSES Al/ome No. 865,604. 1 PATENTIED SEPT. 10, 1907.

. A. o. MEYER.

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APPLICATION FILED JAN. 4, 1906.

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TARGET.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Sept. 10, 1907.

Application filed January 4, 1906. Serial No. 294,661-

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Aoous'r C. MEYER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Worcester, in the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Targets, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawing. I

My invention relates to targets and has for its object the provision of means for indicating and regulating the location and value of hits, automatically, and with absolute certainty.

With this object in view the invention resides in the construction and combination of parts hereinafter more fully described and particularly pointed out in the claims and illustrated in a preferred form in-the ac companying drawings in which,

Figure 1 is a front elevation of the target; Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same; Fig. 3 is a rear view with the cover removed; Fig. 4 is central transverse section through the target; Fig. 5 is a front elevation, partially broken away, of the indicator and its actuating means;

Fig. (i is a partial side view of Fig. 5; Fig. 7 is a rear view of the register and its actuating mechanism; Fig. 8 is a front elevation of the register dial; and Fig. 9 is a schematic. view showing the several cooperating parts with their electric connections.

The target itself is composed of a base plate 1, serving as a support for the concentric value rings 2, 3, 4

and 5. All of these rings with the exception of the bulls eye 5 are divided into segments of which there are six, as shown, although it is apparent there may be any desired number, each carried by one or more rods passing loosely through holes in the base plate 1 and provided on each side of the plate ata short distance therefrom with enlargements to limit their movement in either direction. The lower end of each rod passes loosely through a second plate (5 and in that portion between the two plates is encircled by coiled springs 7 which hold the rods yieldingly in their uppermost position as shown in Fig. 4.

Below the lower plate 6 are arranged two-part spring contacts 2, 3, 4 and 5, one for each of the rods carrying the segments forming each ring 2, 3, 4 and 5.

,These contacts are constituted in a known manner 'of two pieces of conducting spring metal connected at their extremities with the opposite poles of an electric battery, and having their adjacent ends overlying each other, but out of contact. The upper one rests against the lower end of its rod'so that the circuit will be closed when the segment with its rod is depressed by being struck, and an impulse will be sent through the wires forming the circuit.

One member of each spring contact is connected with a trunk wire 8 leading to one pole of the battery 9, while the connection of the other memberwith the other pole is indirectly by means of mechanism to be hereinafter more fully described.

The indicator 10 is composed of a plurality of superposed plates 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, the four upper plates having each a central opening decreasing in size from the top downward. Between each plate are arranged markersll, carried by levers pivoted to suitable supports, as shown at 12, the opposite ends of the levers being secured to the links 13 connecting the cores of solenoids 14 14 14 and 14 with the cores of solenoids 15 15 15 and 15 The markers 11 maybe indicating devices of any description. I

Viewed from in front, as in Fig. 5, the indicator presents an intnglio of the target, the visible portions of the plates 2, 3, 4 and 5 corresponding to the value rings 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively of the target. The

markers 11 are hidden normally by the overlying plates,

but when oneef the solenoids 14 is energized its marker is thrown into a position over the annular visible portion of its plate, indicating Where the shot struck the target.

The register comprises a dial 16 with graduations reading, for instance, from O to 100, and with a pointer 17 rigidly secured to a ratchet wheel 18 carried upon an arborli). Upon this same arborasa pivot are mounted levers 20 provided with pawls 21 in engagement with the teeth of the ratchet wheel 18. These levers are held by the springs 22 against stops 23, with their ends in front of magnets 24 24, 24 and 24 of which they form the armatures and at distances therefrom varying in such degree that when the lever is moved up to magnet 24'-, it will by its pawl turn the ratchet 18 to the extent of two teeth, the lever 24, will move the ratchet three teeth and so on. It will thus be understood that as one of the magnets, say magnet 24 is energized, the pointer 17 will advance five points on the dial where it will come to rest, then if the magnet 23 is energized, the pointer will advance another three points stopping at eight, thus automatically registering the sum of values of shots upon the target.

From Fig. 9 it will he seen that one pole of each contact, each solenoid pair and each magnet is connected directly with the trunk wire 8 and through it with one pole of the battery. lt will also be seen that the second pole of each contact is connected with the second pole of its corresponding solenoid, contact 2 with solenoid 25, contact 3 with solenoid 25, etc. Each of the solenoids 25 25 25, and 25 is coupled with a companion solenoid 26 26 26, and 26 by a wire or link 27 attached to their respective cores. To this link 27 is attached one end of a conductive lever 28 pivoted upon a conductive pivot 29 connectedwith the battery and with solenoids 15 and 25, by wire 30 having its other arm arranged to make and break contact with the pole 31 connected by wire 32 with one pole of solenoids 14", 14 14 and 14 and with magnets 24 24 24 marker 11 into vie .v upon the face of the indicator ring 2, and the concurrent energizing of magnet 24 will attract its armature, the lever 20, moving by its pawl 21 the ratchet 18 two teeth, advancing the pointer 17 two points on the dial of the indicator. The spring 7 will instantly return the rod and segment and break the circuit at the contact 2, but the marker 11 will remain in vie .7 to permit ample time for observation and the pointer 17 will remain stationary at the point registered. When it is desired to set the indicator for another shot, a push button located convenient for access is pressed, or the switch 33 is closed, thus closing the circuit from the battery through solenoids l5 and 26 withdrawing the marker 11 from view and the latter opening the switch at 28 disengaging the magnet 24 and permitting the spring to remove the lever 20 to the stop 23. The same will apply it some other portion of the target be struck, the indicator will instantly present the marker in proper position and the register will add the value of the shot to the previous score. The device. thus provides an efiicient and convenient means for keeping score in the gallery or on the range.

For convenience of illustration, and to avoid contusion arising from a multiplicity of wires, markers, etc., due to a duplication of parts, I have shown all the segments forming each of the value rings 2, 3 and 4, as connected to corresponding trunk wires leading respectively to single markers indicating said value ring on the indicator 10. It is to be understood, however, that, to avail of the advantages flowing from the division of the value rings into segments, there will be a marker corresponding to and connected with each segment so that not only is the value of the hit registered, but also its position above, below, to the right, or to the left of the bulls eye. The proper wiring to effect this result is a matter of no difficulty and will be obvious to anyone skilled in that art. I

Having thus described my said invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, are

1. In a score keeping device, :1 target having movably mounted vnlue rings, and an electric circuit arranged to he closed by the movement of the rings, in combination, with an indicator having corresponding values, markers operated by the closing of the circuit to indicate the value Corresponding to the location of a hit upon the target, and :1 register operated by the closing of the circuit to register the total value of such hit added to the previous score.

2. In a score keeping device, a target havingmovably mounted value rings, and an electric circuit arranged to be closed by the movement of the rings, in combination, with an indicator having corresponding value rings, a marker for each ring, mcuns operated by the closing of the circuit 5 -to expose a marker in a position corresponding in value to the location of the hit upon the target, and a register comprising a dial with an index, a pointer, and means operated by the closing of the circuit to advance the pointer along the index to register the total value of such hit added to the previous scule.

3. In a score keeping device, a target having movably mounted vnlue rings, a normally open electric circuit, and a circuit closer arranged to be operated by the movement of each value ring, in combination, with an indicator having corresponding value rings, a marker for each ring, menus operated by the closing of the circuit to expose a marker in :1 position corresponding in value to the location of the hit upon the target. and a register comprising :1 dial with an index, a pointer, and means operated by the closing of the circuit to advance the pointer along the index to register the total value of such hit added to the previous scale.

4. In :1 score keeping device, a target. ,a normally open electric circuit, circuit closers corresponding to the value rings of the target and arranged to be operated by a hit thereon. an indicator having values corresponding to those of the target. markers cooperating therewith. solen-- oids for actuating the markers, an open switch in the circuit of each of said solenoids, another solenoid for closing ouch switch upon the closing of the circuit by a hit. and menus for opening such switch.

In :1 score keeping device, a target, a normally open electric circuits, circuit closers corresponding to the value rings of the target and arranged to be operated by a hit ihcrcon. an indicator having values corresponding to those of the target. markers cooperating therewith, solenoids for bringing the markers into operation. an open switch in the circuit of each of said solenoids, another solenoid for closing each switch upon the closing of the circuit by a hit, another solenoid for opening such switch, and menus for establishing a circuitthrough said last named solenoid.

6. In a score keeping device, a target having movably mounted value rings, a normally open electric circuit, circuit closers corresponding to the value rings of the target and arranged to be closed by the movement thereof under the influence of a hit. an indicator having corresponding value rings. a marker for each ring, a solenoid for bringing each lnarkcr into operation, an open switch in tho circuit of cuch of said solenoids, another solenoid for closing such switch upon the closing or the circuit. by a hit, a third solenoid for restoring the marker to its inoperative position, a fourth solenoid for opening the switch, and means for establishing a circuit to energize the two last named solenoids.

i. In a score kccping device, a target, a normally open electric circuit, circuit closers corresponding to the value rings of the target and arranged to be closed by a hit thereon. an indicator having values corresponding to those of the target, markers cooperating therewith, electrically operated moans for actuating the markers, an open switch in the circuit of each marker. electrically operated means for closing each switch upon the closing of the circuit by a hit, and means for opening such switch, in combination, with a register operated by the closing of the circuit through the switch to register the total value of such hit added to the previous score.

8. In a score keeping device, a target, a normally open electric circuit. circuit closers corresponding to the value rings of the target and arranged to be closed by a hitthcrcon, an indicator having values corresponding to those of the target. markers coiiperating therewith, electrically operated means for actuating the markers, an open switch in the circuit of each marker, electrically operated means for closing each switch upon the closing of the circuit by a hit, and means for opening such switch, in combination, with a register comprising a dial with an index, a. pointer,

and means operated by the closing of the circuit through the switch to advance the pointer along the index to register the total value of such hit added to the previous score.

9. In a score keeping device, a target having movably mounted value rings, a normally open electric circuit, circuit closers corresponding to the value rings of the target and arranged to be closed by the movement thereof under the influence of a hit, an indicator having corresponding value rings, a marker for each ring, a solenoid for bringing each marker into operation, an open switch in the circuit of each of said solenoids, another solenoid for closease or named solenoids, in combination, with a register comprising a dial with an index, a pointer, and means operated by the closing of the circuit through the switch to advance the pointer along the index to register the total value of such hit added to the previous score. 10. In a score keeping'device, a target having movably mounted value rings, a normally open electric circuit, circuit closers corresponding to the value rings of the target and arranged to be closed by the movementthereof under ,the influence of a hit, an indicator having corresponding value rings, a marker for eaclfring carried by a lover, a

pair of solenoids having their cores connected with each other and with the marker, an open switch in the cir-' cuit of each pair of solenoids, a second pair of solenoids having their cores connected with each other'and with the switch, one solenoid of 'the second pair energized by the closing ofthe circuit by a hit to close the switch and .one solenoid of the first pair energized by the closing of the circuit through the switch to bring the marker into operation, and means for establishing a circuit to energize the second member of each pair to restore the 'marker to its inoperative position and to open the switch.

11. In a score keeping device, \a target having movably mounted value rings, a normally open electric circuit, cir cuit closers corresponding to the value rings of the target and arranged to be closed by the movement thereof under the influence of a hit, an indicator having corresponding value rings, a marker for each ring carried by a lever, a pair of solenoids having their cores connected with each other and with the marker, an open switch in the circuit of each pair of solenoids, a second pair of solenoids having their cores connected with each other and with the switch, one solenoid of the second pair energized by the closing of the circuit by a hit to close the switch and one sdlenoid of the first pair energized by the closing of the circuit through the switch,to bring the marke; into operation, and means for establishing a circuit to energize -the second member of each pair to restore the marker to its inoperative position and to open the switch, in combination, with a register comprising a dial with an index, a pointer, and means operatedby the closing of the circuit through the switch to advance the pointer along the index to register the total value of such hit added to the previous 12; In a score keeping device, a target having movably mounted value rings, a normally open electric circuit, circuit closers corresponding to the value rings of the target and arranged to be closed by the movement thereof under the influence of a hit, an indicator'having corresponding value rings, a marker for each ring carried by a lever, a pair of solenoids having their cores connected with each other and with the marker, an open switch in the circuit of each pair of solenoids, a second pair of solenoids having their corcs connected with each other and with the switch, one solenoid of the second pair energized by the closing of the circuit by a hit to close the switch and one solenoid of the first pair energized by the closing of the circuit through the switch to bring the marker into operation, and means for establishing a circuit to energize the second member of each pair to restore the marker to its inoperative position and to open the switch, in combination, with a register comprising a dial with an index, a pointer, a ratchet carrying the pointer, magnets energized by the closing of the circuit through the switches and corresponding to the value rings of the target, a lever carrying a pawl in engagement with the ratchet and arranged asan armature before a magnet and at a distance therefrom sufiicient to move said lever upon the enering of the switch.

In testimony whereof I hereunto atfix my signature in presence of two Witnesses.

' AUGUST (1. MEYER.

Witnesses:

EDWIN H. CRANDELL, Jr., Gno. C. Douonass. 

